Snow

White crisp, forever somewhere Falls down with me gently Layers me with warmth An icy cloak Fall down with me comfort me through the night I remember Crisp footsteps As a child walks Chilly breaths taken And exhaled Fall down with me Comfort me Until morning I remember Icy toes and noses A new sled Down an icy path And back again Fall down with me Comfort me Until I sleep I remember Left with memories Of a past child No home now Only snow Fall down with me Comfort me Until the end I remember